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Grad Fest 2024
Grad Fest Details
Thank you for attending Grad Fest on March 26 & 27, 2024!
Whether you missed Grad Fest or want to connect with some of the resources you missed, you can still find them all here. Scroll down to discover:
- Graduate school programs and more!
- Alumni Association gear and membership!
- Commencement registration
- ASI Student Shop regalia (cap and gown) purchases
- Graduation portraits
- Class rings, diploma frames, announcements, and other merchandise!
See you at Commencement!
Order your GRAD PACK!
Threre is still time to order your Grad Pack filled with exclusive Alumni Association gear! Your Grad Pack includes a t-shirt, metal alumni license plate frame, tote bag, key chain, lanyard, hydro sticker, window cling, and your Alumni Association membership. Last day to order Grad Packs is Friday, May 10. All Grad Packs must be picked up at the Harper Alumni Center by Thursday, May 16.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Now accepting sponsors for Grad Fest 2025. Email Maikalina Nevills at maikalina.nevills@csus.edu to learn more about available opportunities.
Alumni Association Membership
Graduation Supplies at Grad Fest
Caps & Gowns
Provided by ASI, everything you need will be available. Talk with representatives to ensure you purchase the right size and take it home with you!
Class rings, diploma frames, announcements, and more!
Provided by Jostens, there will be tables with samples and representatives available to help you make the most of this significant milestone in your life.
Shop Josten's Sacramento State merchandise
Graduation Portraits
If you have portraits taken at Grad Fest, Grad Images will be sending you proofs and purchase options via email. Grad Images will also be taking photos during Commencement! Register with Grad Images and get a coupon for 20% off any commencement photos you purchase.
Commencement
Commencement will be May 17-19 at the Golden 1 Center! Please visit us online to learn more about the ceremonies and to reserve your guest tickets. Learn more about Commencement
Graduate School Programs
Connect with representatives from a variety of graduate programs. Ask questions and gather materials to consider what your future education path may hold.
- Thank you to our Graduate School Sponsors:
- Alliant International University
- CA Health Sciences University (CHSU)
- California Institute of Integral Studies
- California Northstate University - Doctor of Psychology Program
- Jessup University
- Lincoln Law School
- National University
- Sacramento State College of Business Graduate Programs
- Sacramento State Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program (CWC)
- Sacramento State Office of Graduate Studies
- Samuel Merritt University
- UC Davis Graduate School of Management
- University of Medicine and Health Sciences - St. Kitts
- University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law
If you represent a Graduate School program and would like to be present at Grad Fest 2025, please contact Maikalina Nevills (maikalina.nevills@csus.edu).
Career Resources
Be sure to stop by the following outreach booths to get a jumpstart on your career planning.
Career Center
Learn more about the resources available for current students and recent graduates through the Sacramento State Career Center. Most services and events are available at no cost.
Explore your next steps with support from the Career Center.
Sac State Career Network
Speak with fellow Hornets (alumni) who have been where you are to get advice, insights, and information from alumni who are willing to share their experience, knowledge, and make a difference in your career journey.
Join now and grow your professional network!
First Destination Survey
What do you plan to do after you graduate? (Link coming soon!)
Employment booths:
Additional Outreach Booths
Be sure to stop by all of our outreach booths and have them "stamp" your Grad Fest passport. Drop it in the box as you leave for a chance to win prizes in this opportunity drawing! All of our booths have amazing resources to offer, check out who's coming!
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - we're all in this together!
- Hornet Bookstore - check out all the cool alumni merch!
- Jostens - shop class rings and more!
- Sacramento State Alumni Association - your Hornet connection for LIFE!
- Sacramento State Aquatic Center - even alumni enjoy time on Lake Natoma!
- Sacramento State Full Circle Project - stay connected!
- Sacramento State Peak Adventures - places to go and thing to do!
Recognition Ceremonies
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Graduation Celebration
Chicanx/Latinx Recognition Ceremony
Lavender Graduation
Native American Graduation Recognition Celebration
- Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pan African Graduation Celebration
Project Rebound Graduation Celebration
- Sunday, May 9, 5 p.m. (call 916-278-6794 for more information)
Campus Resources
Address Updates
Update your contact information.
Transcript Requests
Order your transcripts online.